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Gout knee is an inflammatory condition characterised by intense pain, swelling and redness of the knee joint. Gout affects approximately 1-2 people in every 100, affecting one million Americans each year. Men are 2-3 times more likely to be affected than women. The peak age of incidence is 75.
But I have had joint symptoms for some time, beginning two years ago with a bout of excruciating pain and swelling in my left toe and progressing to episodes of pain and swelling in my feet, knees and wrists. While these incidents may have been early signs of rheumatoid arthritis, gout is also a concern of mine.